ECLIPSE PREPAREDNESS FOR VISITORS AND RESIDENTS OF TETON COUNTY, IDAHO

All of Teton County, Idaho will experience a total eclipse of the sun on August 21, 2017 at approximately 11:30am. The event is likely to attract a large influx of visitors to the Teton County region. August is Teton County’s prime vacation season so we expect all local resources to be near maximum capacity prior to and immediately after the eclipse. Visitors are expected to arrive in Teton County days before the eclipse, likely beginning on Thursday August 17 through Tuesday August 22. It is best to arrive early, come prepared, and have reasonable expectations.

TIPS TO ENSURE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE EXPERIENCE

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Arrange accommodations prior to arrival; lodging will be limited

Camping is not allowed or available in city or county parks or fairgrounds

Campsites and RV sites may be available at permitted campgrounds on private land

RV dump stations are very limited, as is water for RV and large container fill-ups

Public showers are not available anywhere in Teton County

NO CAMPING IN CITY PARKS OR PARKING LOTS

EMERGENCIES

CALL 9-1-1 IN AN EMERGENCY (but only in an emergency!)

911 will be overwhelmed; expect longer response times due to congestion and limited resources.

Cell phone and internet networks may be overloaded; if you can’t make a cellular call, try using a landline or send a text message. 911 does NOT receive text messages.

If you cannot get a phone line in an emergency, go to the nearest fire station, law enforcement center, or posted information station (Station 1 in Driggs: 911 N. HWY 33, Station 2 in Victor: 60 Elm Street, Fire Station 3 in Tetonia, 3204 Perry Ave. Law Enforcement Center in Driggs, 230 N. Main St.)

Teton Valley Health Care (Hospital) in Driggs will be open 24/7 (120 E. Howard, 208-354-2383) along with local medical clinics in Driggs and Victor open Thurs. – Wed. 9 am – 6 pm.